The last person in the village Preserve the wisdom of raising Mudmee silkworms

Surin, A 76-year-old grandmother is the only one left in the village. Preserving the wisdom of raising Mudmee silkworms and hand-woven silk sold at cheap prices The chrysalis shares its offspring with relatives. If there is any left over, sell it to make an income. Grandma Samrit Sanphet, 76 years old, living at Ban Trat, Samrong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Surin Province, told us about the process of raising Mudmee silkworms, weaving silk, and more than 30 mulberry trees that she planted in the garden next to her house with her students. Come learn Mudmee Learn to weave many models of silk. Nowadays, even though Grandmother Bronzet Saraphet is 76 years old, she still raises silkworms, makes silk and weaves silk to sell. Is that a newly minted girl? They are dried in the sun before being processed into mudmee and woven by hand. After the chrysalis is removed, they are divided among children and relatives to eat. If there is any left over, it will be sold to villagers in the village. Grandma learned about raising Mudmee silkworms, weaving silk, and dyeing silk in natural colors from her mother and grandmother. Therefore, every piece of silk is beautiful and exquisite. It is believed that silk will bring good health and good fortune to the wearer. Many years ago, my grandmother and relatives along with villagers in Trat village They help raise silkworms and weave silk. However, due to their physical condition, they cannot sit for a long time. As a result, now in Trat village there is only one grandmother left who still preserves the local wisdom. Raising Mudmee silkworms and weaving silk by hand In the past, we could weave 40 pieces of silk a day, but today we can only make a few pieces. If you're tired, take a rest. After recovering, I came to make silk, Mudmee, and continue weaving silk because I was lonely if I was still alone. Applied silk fabric sells for about 1,000-2,000 baht. Have your son help sell it. and delivered to a silk shop in Surin. Sometimes customers know about the house and come to buy it at home. Including selling in online markets. Source: Thai News Agency